Covington Municipal (KCVC), Georgia
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Overview
Covington Municipal Airport, identified by the ICAO code KCVC, serves the Atlanta metro area from a field located roughly 28 nautical miles from the metro center. The airport is a non-towered, public-use facility with a single 6,000-foot asphalt runway and supports both 100LL and Jet A fueling. Business aviation accounts for the large majority of its annual operations, with FAA TFMSC data recording 1,208 business aviation operations against 1,744 total operations in 2025.
Runways
Covington Municipal has one paved runway, 10/28, 6,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Covington Municipal has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Covington Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is DeKalb-Peachtree (KPDK), 27 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Covington Municipal recorded 1,208 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October and November. Business aviation traffic at KCVC is concentrated in the fall, peaking in October and November according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month November, 143 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Covington Municipal averages 18.4 days above 90°F in July, 16.8 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.4°F, and January the coldest, at 52.4°F.
Weather station is 2.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Covington Municipal has published operating constraints in five categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Atlanta Approach.
180-degree turns on the asphalt are not permitted for aircraft with a gross weight over 12,500 pounds.
MALSR on runway 28, PAPI on runways 10 and 28, and MIRL on runway 10/28 are pilot-activated on CTAF.
Deer and migratory birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Avoid overflying the populated area southwest of the airport below 1,500 feet AGL.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Covington Municipal has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Cy Nunnally Memorial, 11.85 NM northeast.
Part of the Atlanta area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KCVC offer for business aviation traffic?
Covington Municipal, identified as KCVC, has a single runway, 10/28, measuring 6,000 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. That length accommodates most business jets operating into the field. The airport is non-towered, so arrivals and departures are coordinated on CTAF rather than through a control tower. Runway lighting includes MALSR on runway 28, PAPI on both ends, and MIRL along the full runway length, all pilot-activated on CTAF.
Is fuel available at Covington Municipal Airport?
Covington Municipal, listed as KCVC, stocks both 100LL and A+ avgas grades and also has Jet A available on field. Fuel service aligns with the airport's attendance schedule, which runs 0800 to 1700 Monday through Friday and 0900 to 1700 on weekends. Outside those hours, fuel access should not be assumed without prior arrangement. Dispatchers planning fuel stops should coordinate timing against this posted schedule rather than relying on continuous availability.
Does KCVC have customs clearance on site?
Covington Municipal, KCVC, does not have customs processing on site. The nearest customs-capable airport is DeKalb-Peachtree, KPDK, located approximately 27.04 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance for international arrivals need to route through KPDK or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Covington. This distance should be factored into routing and timing for any flight requiring customs prior to or after a stop at KCVC.
Are there any operational restrictions for larger aircraft at Covington Municipal?
Yes, Covington Municipal Airport, KCVC, restricts 180-degree turns on the asphalt runway surface for aircraft over 12,500 pounds gross weight. This limits how heavier aircraft can maneuver for backtracking or repositioning on the runway itself. Pilots operating heavier airframes need to plan taxi and turnaround procedures accordingly, since the full-length turnaround option is not available to them. Lighter aircraft under this weight threshold are not subject to the same restriction.
When does business aviation traffic peak at KCVC?
Business aviation traffic at Covington Municipal Airport, KCVC, is concentrated in the fall months, with November recording 143 operations and October recording 137 operations in 2025, according to FAA TFMSC data. This represents the highest monthly volumes of the year at the field. By comparison, April saw only 48 operations, the lowest monthly count recorded. Dispatchers should anticipate higher traffic density at KCVC during the October-November period relative to spring months.